168 Possible Causes for Contracture of Achilles Tendon

Abstract A boy developed contractures of the Achillestendons at 3 years and of the postcervical muscles at 7 years, although neither contractures of the elbows nor cardiac[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]Abstract Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is a progressive muscle-wasting disorder defined by early contractures of the Achillestendon, spine, and elbows.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]Abstract Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EMD) is characterised by (1) early contractures of the Achillestendons, elbows, and postcervical muscles, (2) slowly progressive[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Achillestendoncontracture. Positional change due to neuromuscular conditions such as: Stroke . Cerebral palsy . Multiple sclerosis . Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome .[patient.info]Only 11% (14 feet) had evidence of an Achilles or gastrocnemius tendoncontracture.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]Examination of Achillestendoncontractures and flexibility of the midfoot and hindfoot should be completed.[posna.org]

There will be no Achillestendoncontracture.[globalclubfoot.com][…] of the plantar fascia and shortening of the Achillestendon.[teitelbaum-cped.com][…] of the plantar fascia, and shortening of the Achillestendon [3] Also known as Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN), it is genetically heterogeneous and usually[physio-pedia.com]

In the presence of an Achillestendoncontracture, a concurrent Achillestendon lengthening is performed.[woundsresearch.com]Delayed consolidation and recurrent equinus contracture of the ankle requiring additional lengthening of the Achillestendon were the most common bone and joint complications[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]tendoncontracture who present with a possible diabetic Charcot foot.[woundsresearch.com]

[…] of the Achillestendon, which lead to a tiptoe gait pattern.[orpha.net]Showing of 26 30%-79% of people have these symptoms Achillestendoncontracture Shortening of the achillestendon Tight achilles tendon [ more ] 0001771 Calf muscle pseudohypertrophy[rarediseases.info.nih.gov]Musculoskeletal complications Contractures (eg, of the Achillestendon) may require surgical release. Scoliosis - occurs mainly after wheelchair dependence.[patient.info]

Other neuromuscular features have been also reported including late and non extending joint contractures (Achilles’ tendons and elbows), hypertrophied calves, moderately elevated[link.springer.com]tendoncontracture Shortening of the achillestendon Tight achilles tendon Last updated: 12/19/2017 Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1B (LGMD1B) is inherited in an autosomal[rarediseases.info.nih.gov][…] especially of the Achillestendon.[rarediseases.org]

(elbows, Achillestendons, posterior cervical muscles, spine) Atrioventricular conduction abnormalities Screening of family members indicated after age 10 (irrespective of[doi.org]In some, contractures at the elbows were evident as early as age 13. Contractures also developed in the neck and Achillestendons.[web.archive.org]Affected individuals may also develop overgrowth (hypertrophy) of calf muscles and mild contractures of the elbows or Achillestendon.[rarediseases.org]

Differential diagnoses, possible causes and diseases for Contracture of Achilles Tendon listed by probability for chosen subpopulation according to the database at Symptoma®, the medical search engine for diseases.

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